Have a punt on a future classic...

[devnull]

There has to be a point where MK1 / MK2 MX5 values will start to increase, perhaps not for a few years yet, but they continue to be modified at a high rate, there has to be a point where original examples command a premium.

[mike9009]

devnull said:

There has to be a point where MK1 / MK2 MX5 values will start to increase, perhaps not for a few years yet, but they continue to be modified at a high rate, there has to be a point where original examples command a premium.

I was considering this, but i think the numbers produced and on the road still impairs this. Similar to an MGB, as these are still 'affordable', but some 20 - 30 years older than the mx5. You can still buy tatty mgs less than £1k and an everyday driver at £3k. (must admit i haven't checked prices recently and some smartarse will link to an MG midget at £50k!)

Mike

[Bezza1969]

MarshPhantom said:

Ford Racing Puma
Merc W124 AMG Coupe
Fiat 131 Sport

He said future classic, these are all classics already..

Difficult to predict what will be valuable, but my opinion is that any RS Ford is always worth a punt. Yip, a Mk1 or Mk2 Focus RS..

...I also have a sneaky feeling the new GT86 will be a future classic as its had rave reviews and is in a market of one. I could be wrong, but if i were buying a new car to cherish and keep, it would be that one...

...or if I were richer, a BMW 1M or M135i!!

[MarshPhantom]

Bezza1969 said:

MarshPhantom said:

Ford Racing Puma
Merc W124 AMG Coupe
Fiat 131 Sport

He said future classic, these are all classics already..

He asked us to suggest cars that we think will go up in value. Most of the stuff posted so far is already classic.

[Francy555]

graham22 said:

Series Mcrea Impreza:



Would an Audi RS2 fall into budget? Failing that, early 4 headlight UR Quattro.

I've a sneaky suspicion i know where that exact Series McRae is!!!!

[bencollins]

whilst we are on the subject of punts.........
what's the view on the best way to get a vehicle status report, what can be done for free and alternatives
anything better than this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewJumpPag...
£9/17 for 3 isnt expensive, but if you check ten its getting annoying.

[bencollins]

oh and i think the renault wind has possibilities

[Alex106]

lunchbox said:

Some curveballs:

Something fun that won't exist again...

Interesting. I think it would have to be an immaculate example with the original 8v engine. Many use 16v as the old 8v's get tired.

I do have a friend who owns a sub 60k one though. Although its being put to 'proper use' at the moment it could appreciate in years to come.

[TinyCappo]

Big Fat Fatty said:

Real racing pedigree, big cult following, beautiful engine and there aren't many decent ones left now. These will command huge money in years to come as they're creeping up and up at the moment.

Edited by Big Fat Fatty on Friday 15th February 14:26

The only man to actually make a viable money returning suggestion that I would happily throw my money at. I have watched these in the last 3-5 years double if not triple in value from excellent condition examples trading at 2k to now near 10k.

This is only going to go up
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

But be prepared to spend a long time finding a good one thats avoided the tinworm. I personally would avoid 4 star classics they have been going out hoovering all the good big sixes up for 4-6k and they appear on their website for 4k more the following week. They do drop the odd clanger though and sell M635s with manual gearboxes for quite cheap!

Edited by TinyCappo on Saturday 16th February 10:48

[shotgunfacelift]

I dare say if the BMW's have double and tripled as suggested they may have hit their ceiling on price now? Or very close to?

[Lefty]

Any LHD v8 Defender. Once they're 25yk they can be imported to the US and are worth silly money.

[k-ink]

I think anything made in short supply, good looking, which is compact with a small engine and dcent MPG will be usable in the future. Something like an Elise or tiny old school hot hatch ticks those boxes. Forget anything large with a big engine, you wont be able to give them away. Exotic badges aside of course, like Porsche, Lambo etc - they live by completely different rules. Think cheap to run in decades to come and you'll be fine, imho.

/2p

[TinyCappo]

shotgunfacelift said:

I dare say if the BMW's have double and tripled as suggested they may have hit their ceiling on price now? Or very close to?

still rising concourse are hitting 20k+ now

[sutts]

Low mileage (20-30k) Z4 M coupes have dropped to 15 grand now. Probably less than 500 in the UK now, very good looking, last of the NA straight six Beemers etc etc.

On the other hand I've just bought a decent E28 M5 for several thousand pounds under the OP's budget. It needs a bit spending on it to bring it up to A1 mechanical condition (cam chain, clutch, bushes etc.), but the bodywork and chassis is excellent. I wonder what these will be worth in 10 years time as there's apparently only 50 or so left on the road in the UK now.

[bencollins]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C365654
renault beastie

[RWD cossie wil]

Escort Cosworth
Sapphire Cosworth
3 Door Sierra Cosworth
Maybe, maybe Mk1 Focus RS
Series 1 Escort RS turbo


BMW M3 CSL
BMW E39M5
Lancia Delta Integrale 16v (already going up fast)
Elise S1

Renault 5 GT turbo (unmolested)
Fiat UNO Turbo
Peugeot 205 Gti
VW Golf Mk1
VW Corrado VR6
Toyota AE86 ( the original)
Alfa GTV V6
Alfa 75 twinspark or V6
Mitsubishi Evo 6 Makkinen
Subaru Impreza 22B, P1 & maybe the RB5

Out of budget:

Lotus Carlton
Honda NSX
Ferrari F355
Porsche 911 GT2(996)
Lamborghini Diablo

Plenty of others

[welshjohn]

Clio williams

[RWD cossie wil]

welshjohn said:

Clio williams

Great shout

[robinessex]

Slightly off topic, but related. I don't believe any car benefits from being moth balled. I think maybe at least a 1000 miles a year, on nice dry days, keeps them in pristine condition. Any comments from PHers who actually keep classic car(s) ?

[Jw Vw]

RWD cossie wil said:

welshjohn said:

Clio williams

Great shout

Not many around now sadly. Will certainly appreciate in value.